AutoText Alternatives

AutoText is described as 'You assign a keyword (an abbreviation) for a frequently used text snippet, phrase, sentence or paragraph, and AutoText will auto-type this snippet each time you type the abbreviation in ANY program' and is a Text Expander in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to AutoText for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Google Chrome, Android and Web-based apps. The best AutoText alternative is AutoHotkey, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AutoText are PhraseExpress, FastKeys, Clavier+ and Actiona.

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  1. Slashit icon
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    We built Slashit because we were tired of typing the same message/mail/comment again and again. If you write replies, fill forms, or send emails all day, this is for you.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. Copernic WinKey is a free, simple and lightweight tool allowing you to redefine keyboard shortcuts with the Windows key. You can now create hotkeys to your favorite system folders, programs or even web links.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. canSnippet icon
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    canSnippet is a snippet management tool for macOS. It allows developers to easily save snippets and integrate them in any running application.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. yType icon
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    yType is a productivity tool to amplify your typing ability. Type a few characters (shortcut) to paste a much larger block of text (expansion) like your name, a url, picture or even several pages of formatted text instantly anywhere on your Mac in any application.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. TastenTrick icon
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    A text expander and note taking tool for Windows. Replace abbreviations with full sentences and take notes just by tapping caps lock ...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Auto Typer icon
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    Auto Typer Software Utility to type on keyboard automatically. Configure or Assign Keyboard Shortcuts for Auto Typer to type on keyboard automatically whenever shortcut key is pressed. Auto Typer allows to use special keyboard keys such as Tab and Enter to automate filling in...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. PepperText icon
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    PepperText is a text expander for Windows which has a particular focus on ease of use. Features include text replace, text complete, text chaining, with instant mode and preview mode.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. QuicKeys icon
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    QuicKeys is software that makes it easier to use your computer. With QuicKeys you can automate common things you do all the time. And you can automate tedious things you don't do all the time — things that are hard to remember.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Kana Clip icon
     Like

    Kana Clip is a Windows program which monitors text copied into clipboard. The copied text is saved into memory so it can be accessed later through popup menu. The popup menu is activated by using user defined hotkey.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Template Text Inserter allows you to insert common template text with ease - no more repetitive typing of the same text over and over!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. yKey icon
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    Formerly iKey (changed with v2.6, 2017-04-12), yKey creates shortcuts for an action or sequence of actions that can be launched by hotkey, menu, timer, event or a USB trigger.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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